1.3.3 Choosing a Configuration Type

When you start the MySQL Server Instance Configuration Wizard
for a new MySQL installation, or choose the
Re-configure Instance option for an
existing installation, you advance to the Configuration
Type dialog.

There are two configuration types available:
Detailed Configuration and
Standard Configuration. The
Standard Configuration option is
intended for new users who want to get started with MySQL
quickly without having to make many decisions about server
configuration. The Detailed
Configuration option is intended for advanced
users who want more fine-grained control over server
configuration.

If you are new to MySQL and need a server configured as a
single-user developer machine, the Standard
Configuration should suit your needs. Choosing the
Standard Configuration option causes
the MySQL Configuration Wizard to set all configuration options
automatically with the exception of Service
Options and Security
Options.

The Standard Configuration sets
options that may be incompatible with systems where there are
existing MySQL installations. If you have an existing MySQL
installation on your system in addition to the installation you
wish to configure, the Detailed
Configuration option is recommended.